Eric Adams - Mayor of New York City, Part 4

Rachel Barrett8 said:So, did someone actually think retailers would just hand out bags without making a margin on them?

It’s honestly pathetic. Naive, unprofessional, and just plain silly.

Given that average margins usually sit around 20% or higher, there's no way retailers are going to walk away from that—especially on a product with guaranteed demand.

I find it hard to believe retailers would actually agree to zero markup. It’s more likely that Korlaet played hardball and put some real pressure on them. 😛

Christian Torres3 said:Then feel free to suggest a better solution for what was chosen back during the last election.

Anyone! This group has proven themselves to be the absolute worst possible option. They are nothing more than ideological fanatics who lack even the basic competence required to run a major city like New York City.
In this country, you can easily sell people on the idea that tackling corruption is the single most important socio-political issue, and everything else will just fall into place. Well, that’s not how it works. You actually have to know what you're doing; being honest isn't enough on its own. That said, these people haven't even managed to build their corrupt octopus yet, so don't expect much progress on that front either.

Ideological fanatics 🤣 What ideology? If you mean some painted bench you'll be obsessing over for years 🤦 and banning cultish flags, then sure, we're just "threatened" by that ideology. Truly pathetic. 🤣

The reality is that NYC doesn't have an alternative right now, and honestly, it didn't even before the election. Let people actually get to work instead of just maliciously attacking the decent parts of the opposition. They still have three years left in their term; it's way too early to start undermining them and claiming they're incompetent.

Olivia Stewart2 said:Anyone! This group has proven themselves to be the absolute worst possible option. They are nothing more than ideological fanatics who lack even the basic competence required to run a major city like New York City.
In this country, you can easily sell people on the idea that tackling corruption is the single most important socio-political issue, and everything else will just fall into place. Well, that’s not how it works. You actually have to know what you're doing; being honest isn't enough on its own. That said, these people haven't even managed to build their corrupt octopus yet, so don't expect much progress on that front either.

Prof. Dr. Filipović likes this.

Olivia Stewart2 said:Anyone! This group has proven themselves to be the absolute worst possible option. They are nothing more than ideological fanatics who lack even the basic competence required to run a major city like New York City.
In this country, you can easily sell people on the idea that tackling corruption is the single most important socio-political issue, and everything else will just fall into place. Well, that’s not how it works. You actually have to know what you're doing; being honest isn't enough on its own. That said, these people haven't even managed to build their corrupt octopus yet, so don't expect much progress on that front either.

Just a bunch of empty platitudes—though it's true Eric Adams is struggling with his staff... and until he fixes that, he's spinning his wheels...

But hey, feel free to point out which "anyone" would actually handle things better...

Go ahead—stick to talking about Filipović and Joe Biden...

What kind of "staff" do they have that would actually solve anything?

Adam Collins4 said:Just a bunch of empty platitudes—though it's true Eric Adams is struggling with his staff... and until he fixes that, he's spinning his wheels...

But hey, feel free to point out which "anyone" would actually handle things better...

Go ahead—stick to talking about Filipović and Joe Biden...

What kind of "staff" do they have that would actually solve anything?

It doesn't get any worse than the hysterical rambling from people like Elizabeth Warren, Ayanna Pressley, raditi borić, Vilije Matula, Urša Raukar, or Gordan bosanac. This crowd wouldn't know the first thing about economics or actual management. They belong in the same category as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—just childish fantasies about how the world should work. They are activists through and through; that's what they were trained for. Their only real expertise lies in fighting ideological wars.

Olivia Stewart2 said:It doesn't get any worse than the hysterical rambling from people like Elizabeth Warren, Ayanna Pressley, raditi borić, Vilije Matula, Urša Raukar, or Gordan bosanac. This crowd wouldn't know the first thing about economics or actual management. They belong in the same category as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—just childish fantasies about how the world should work. They are activists through and through; that's what they were trained for. Their only real expertise lies in fighting ideological wars.

And now we're all just sitting here waiting to see which Joe Biden or Filipović appointee turns out to be "better"...

Still waiting on those names... did everyone collectively forget how to type?

Adam Collins4 said:And now we're all just sitting here waiting to see which Joe Biden or Filipović appointee turns out to be "better"...

Still waiting on those names... did everyone collectively forget how to type?

Look, I don't hang out with Joe Biden or Filipović to get the inside scoop on their picks, but there's a decent chance they'd make fewer mistakes than those hyperactive NGO activists...

Olivia Stewart2 said:It is worth remembering that Eric Adams was elected specifically to FIX things, which means very few people should be satisfied with hearing "it isn't much worse than it was under Joe Biden."

And he will fix it. He still has three full years left on the clock. Why the rush to get worked up?

Olivia Stewart2 said:Anyone! This group has proven themselves to be the absolute worst possible option. They are nothing more than ideological fanatics who lack even the basic competence required to run a major city like New York City.
In this country, you can easily sell people on the idea that tackling corruption is the single most important socio-political issue, and everything else will just fall into place. Well, that’s not how it works. You actually have to know what you're doing; being honest isn't enough on its own. That said, these people haven't even managed to build their corrupt octopus yet, so don't expect much progress on that front either.

Yeah, that would be just perfect.
The biggest irony here, though, is your whole argument that the better alternative would be the dregs from a criminal organization—people who are usually just dim-witted hacks, incapable of anything except stealing and hiring more incompetent party loyalists, clueless relatives, and washed-up cronies. We all know they'd end up robbing us blind because of sheer incompetence, too. That’s probably why we're seeing this constant mantra coming out of the criminal group's media center lately: "hey, at least they aren't stealing while they work."

If you want proof of just how incompetent this criminal element is, look no further than the total mess with the gas situation in the city—which is directly the fault of one guy holding a Republican Party membership.
And he’s just one link in the chain.

Olivia Stewart2 said:Neither of them even comes close to the ideological fanaticism you see from those radical activists over at Možemo.

To be perfectly honest, I don't see much in the way of deep-seated ideological fervor coming from this crowd. Take Joe Biden and Filipović, for instance; they seem to lack any real substance beyond a collection of quasi-ideological platitudes, and one could easily assume they’d be more than willing to dip their hands into the cookie jar if given the chance. My grievance with this group isn't so much their lack of expertise, but rather that pervasive sense of arrogance—this stubborn refusal to actually learn anything or seek out seasoned advice. The whole display feels remarkably juvenile, almost amateurish in its execution.

Olivia Stewart2 said:Don't even try to deny it. How could anyone possibly forget those tears or that absolute circus unfolding in Times Square when Hasanbegović was appointed Minister of Culture?🤣

I haven't been following the updates closely, but I have to say, working in the arts, she must have been absolutely devastated when Hasan was appointed Minister of Culture. It’s enough to make anyone want to weep. Our party cell...😬Since I don't have much of my own doing to report right now, I’ve been spending my time reviewing the recent proceedings in US Congress, and I must say, I am quite enjoying their performance. Elizabeth Warren is incredibly spirited—though I wouldn't call it hysteria, just pure passion—whereas Urša remains remarkably sweet, calm, and composed.

hollowmason64 said:And he will fix it. He still has three full years left on the clock. Why the rush to get worked up?

Yeah, that would be just perfect.
The biggest irony here, though, is your whole argument that the better alternative would be the dregs from a criminal organization—people who are usually just dim-witted hacks, incapable of anything except stealing and hiring more incompetent party loyalists, clueless relatives, and washed-up cronies. We all know they'd end up robbing us blind because of sheer incompetence, too. That’s probably why we're seeing this constant mantra coming out of the criminal group's media center lately: "hey, at least they aren't stealing while they work."

If you want proof of just how incompetent this criminal element is, look no further than the total mess with the gas situation in the city—which is directly the fault of one guy holding a Republican Party membership.
And he’s just one link in the chain.

Everyone looks better when compared to progressive fanatics or smooth-talking communists, including the Republican Party.

It seems your criteria for judging competence and intelligence are rather superficial: if they act tough and have an urban vibe, you're sold. Consequently, rural simpletons like Filipović and Banožić become units of stupidity, while hysterical gossips in plain clothes like Kekin and Benčić, who also happen to have massive egos, are apparently the benchmarks for capability and intellect. We aren't picking candidates for a high school debate club; we are selecting people for management positions.

Furthermore, the Republican Party is corrupt because it has ruled the United States for the longest period, not because it is some sort of aberration in an otherwise honest American society. Eric Adams came from the Democratic Party, I should remind you, and he eventually became what he is today—a textbook example of a corrupt official. It will be the same with these provocateurs from Možemo—the longer they stay in power, the more scandals will emerge. Kalinić is right about one thing: the entire country is systemically corrupt. Therefore, Možemo will end up just as corrupt, only likely even more incompetent than the rest...

Olivia Stewart2 said:You’re being aggressive again—just jumping down my throat. You’re hunting for an answer that’s impossible to give, and then, when you don't get it, you just twist the logic to suit your own narrative. Look, if Filipović were Mayor, he’d just be handing out top spots to Republican cronies and coalition buddies, filling city agencies with managers based on party loyalty rather than actual skill. Same goes for Joe Biden. But even they aren't nearly as ideologically extreme as these Možemo fanatics. The Republican Party is built on clientelism, sure, but they don't have people like Danijela Dolenec—someone who’d actually try to dismantle capitalism or fight for gender quotas. These Možemo types? They’re basically just the leftist version of Hasanbegović. It’s their whole deal. Everything is an ideological crusade with them.

Možemo is running New York City worse than Eric Adams ever did. Think about that. Eric Adams!! And let's be honest, Adams was never exactly the gold standard for competent management. So, by the laws of probability, both Joe Biden and Filipović would have been significantly more successful than this lot.

Man, tone it down a notch and stop projecting all your own aggression onto everyone else...

It’s not my fault that one simple question managed to expose just how much of a troll and a blowhard you really are...

I mean, we see exactly how the Republican Party operates every single day—from the blatant corruption to the fact that prices for basic goods are rising twice as fast here as they are in the European Union...

As for Joe Biden, the guy couldn't even manage to keep his own party together...

Basically, once you stop acting like a jerk and actually come up with some names who could do a better job, give me a shout...

The Republican Party is essentially a masterclass in pure incompetence paired with absolute ruthlessness. It took them a year and a half just to get a single house up in Kansas, only for the very first storm to wipe it completely off the map. It’s honestly hard to wrap your head around that level of failure. In contrast, looking at how AMK handled things, Gunja was rebuilt almost immediately, and those houses are actually still standing.

And while we’ve all already seen it play out, the idea that Plenković chooses ministers who inevitably end up behind bars is just as surreal, yet here we are, living through it.

In my view, Eric Adams has certainly dropped the ball, but he hasn't quite sunk to those unimaginable depths of Republican depravity—not that I believe he even possesses the capacity for it, even if he wanted to.

Besides, let's not forget that the architects behind the whole "destroy New York City" agenda were none other than Eric Adams and the Republican Party.

Even though it’s a holiday, the Sanitation Department crew showed up right on schedule to haul away the paper recycling. It honestly feels like these folks don't get a single day off or even the luxury of a vacation.

Olivia Stewart2 said:Everyone looks better when compared to progressive fanatics or smooth-talking communists, including the Republican Party.

It seems your criteria for judging competence and intelligence are rather superficial: if they act tough and have an urban vibe, you're sold. Consequently, rural simpletons like Filipović and Banožić become units of stupidity, while hysterical gossips in plain clothes like Kekin and Benčić, who also happen to have massive egos, are apparently the benchmarks for capability and intellect. We aren't picking candidates for a high school debate club; we are selecting people for management positions.

Furthermore, the Republican Party is corrupt because it has ruled the United States for the longest period, not because it is some sort of aberration in an otherwise honest American society. Eric Adams came from the Democratic Party, I should remind you, and he eventually became what he is today—a textbook example of a corrupt official. It will be the same with these provocateurs from Možemo—the longer they stay in power, the more scandals will emerge. Kalinić is right about one thing: the entire country is systemically corrupt. Therefore, Možemo will end up just as corrupt, only likely even more incompetent than the rest...

Filipović was born in Ottawa, then grew up and lived in Miami and New York City.

Banožić was born and has spent his entire life in Vinkovci.

As such, they are nowhere near being "rural" simpletons.

They are merely typical, dim-witted urban sycophants: crooked, thieves, and liars.

And as such, they fit perfectly within the Republican Party.

When you’ve run out of actual things to say—and let's be honest, most of you here are just mindless TT fans anyway—you all just start parroting the same old line like a bunch of broken records: 'Republican thieves.'

So, back to the civilized debate, I guess... ☕

Sam Wright21 said:Even though it’s a holiday, the Sanitation Department crew showed up right on schedule to haul away the paper recycling. It honestly feels like these folks don't get a single day off or even the luxury of a vacation.

Today?
Today, on a major religious and national holiday here in New York City, the Sanitation Department is out there running trucks and picking up trash?
What on earth is going on in New York City?

Sam Wright21 said:Even though it’s a holiday, the Sanitation Department crew showed up right on schedule to haul away the paper recycling. It honestly feels like these folks don't get a single day off or even the luxury of a vacation.

I mean, under normal circumstances, the pickup works regardless of whether it’s a holiday or not.

They picked up the organic waste today... they're always right on the dot at 3:00 PM, I guess.

Harold Phillips54 said:Today?
Today, on a major religious and national holiday here in New York City, the Sanitation Department is out there running trucks and picking up trash?
What on earth is going on in New York City?

I can't tell if you're joking or being serious, but it looks bad either way—if they're working around the clock or if they aren't working at all, something is clearly broken.
Though, I have a feeling they aren't working twenty-four-seven, nor are they doing nothing.
I’m convinced that everyone—past, present, and future haters of TT and his crew—will always find something to complain about, whether they do something or absolutely nothing.

To me, I see the Možemo team as people who walked into a house with a leaking roof, burst pipes, crumbling plaster, ruined woodwork, and walls that are falling apart. It's a house full of rats and cockroaches, and on top of that, the whole place is under a long-term mortgage.
And let's not forget the malicious neighbors who gloat when they don't see the specific kind of progress they demand, rather than the progress that's actually possible given the circumstances.

A while back, I wrote here that I would put my faith in a team willing to aggressively dive into all the stinking corners of the system and change things, even if there's a high chance it costs them their next term.

I honestly don't know what other option the critics think exists.
A new crew that will saddle the city with more debt than it's worth, just to show off "changes" and satisfy people who want a new car or a repaired fence paid for by the taxpayers?
Besides, I believe there are people within the Možemo ranks who actually care, alongside those who are just playing along because this setup has secured them lucrative positions. So, where are they?
At the end of the day, TT and his team were the very last group I would have ever voted for.
If they fail, they've only lost one tiny speck in the universe; the city and the country will just have to move on without my vote. Of course, it's a negligible loss, but it's my own personal tragedy.